Smith's batting and bowling styles are unknown.
[2] With the ball, he took 6 wickets, all of which came in a single innings during the match at Manchester.
[3][4] Outside of playing first-class matches for Sheffield, Smith was also active in club cricket in Newcastle and County Durham.
[5] He was a pub landlord, including at the Bath Inn in Newcastle, which was the home of the Northumberland Club which he played cricket for.
[5] His brother John also played first-class cricket.